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TIL that Common Law Marriage is only actually recognized in 7 U.S. States and DC

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yQOrp TIL that the term "Lesbian" stems from the Ancient Greek poet Sappho of Lesbos who lived from 620-570 BCE. Her poetry portrays homoerotic feelings and she wrote over 10,000 lines of poetry. However, even though her works were widely known only 650 lines survive today.
E1J7p TIL Mario was given his cap in his first appearance in Donkey Kong because of the limited advances in video game graphics when the game was made. A red cap was added because programmers found it difficult to create the hair movement that would occur when the character jumped.
1DE7 TIL the only news network that does not broadcast air accidents related news is CNN Airport.
4vWb TIL 50% of expert chess tournament games end in a draw
b0LN TIL A federal prison inmate sued Taco Bell for stealing his Doritos Taco idea.